Gordius spp: Horsehair Worms
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Description: Photograph and description of these long, slender worms, with information on their distribution, life cycle and importance.
common names: horsehair worms, hairworms, Gordian worms, nematomorphs spp. (Nematomorpha: Gordioidea) This relatively small group of large worms is found throughout world, but usually is restricted to areas near water. About 11 species occur in the United States. They are commonly confused with mermithid nematodes. Poinar (1991) provides a key to genera found in North America. Baker and Capinera (1997) provide a summary with emphasis on nematomorphs affecting grasshoppers.
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